about
A few words from me
Ciao, salut and hello 🙂
One of the toughest things in life is to describe yourself. Well, at least that’s the case for me… But I’ll give it a shot.
I was born in 84′ in Lesvos, Greece. From a young age, I knew that I would be involved in creative matters throughout the course of my life.
I work as a UI Designer for the past 13 years, give or take, providing users with a pleasurable journey from their screens to the product, always in respect to the goals and needs of each individual business. Easy going, restless spirit and goal oriented personality, I’m able to work independently and as a team member, in multiple creative fields.
One of the highlights of my career was the publication of BURST Magazine. It was a music/entertainment, digital magazine that ran for 24 issues between January 2013 and March 2015, with huge names of music and cinema being featured on its cover. My involvement ranged from concept and design to foreign artist PR.
Life is not all about work. When I have the opportunity of traveling, I simply pack and go, seeking new adventures and interacting with different cultures.
Easy going and humorous are two things that charachterise me. I am always seeking for new challenges and brain teasers that help myself evolve.
Currently, I’m actively looking to relocate to another country, preferably away from a big city.
If you feel like it, contact me and say hello or check out my portfolio.
Fun Facts About Me
14 Countries Visited
I created a magazine from scratch
You can buy my silence with a trip
I’m writing a mystery novel
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WORK HISTORY
3/2020 – Present
Designer
Dr. Glinz COVIS GmbH
tba
3/2019Â –Â 3/2020
Digital Design Manager
The American College of Greece
Designing and creating all digital material, updating all ACG websites and safeguarding Institutional digital guidelines in order to achieve a high quality image of the Institution towards the world.
7/2018Â –Â 1/2019
UI/UX Designer
MainSys
Worked on e-commerce projects from initial discussions with clients to the final delivery of the UI. Main responsibilities were to create wireframes, high quality mockups and developing the front end, using Html/Css technologies.
11/2014Â –Â 7/2018
Design Team Leader
Newsphone Hellas SA
Managed a team of two designers, handling projects and workflows. Hands on work in wireframes and polished mockups for company products, mobile and web based apps. Increased lead generation and customer base by creating eye catching animated videos of our products using Vyond platform.
06/2014 – 11/2014
Senior Web Designer
Newsphone Hellas SA
Web and mobile designs for various company products. Other works ranged from newsletters, digital presentations and print material.
01/2013 – 02/2014
Web/Graphic Designer
Neon Energy SA
Part of the marketing dept. with designs ranging from web to print material. Web server administrator and manager of all company websites.
02/2011 – Present
Freelance Photographer
ar|go photography
Product photoshoots along with image preparation for eshops.
06/2008 – 10/2012
Web Designer
Freelancer
During the freelancing period, I co-founded an internet company, iDevelop, that was active for a year. Web design, sales, customer support, server administrator, client website manager were only few of my responsibilities during those 4+ years, providing me with a great perspective of the industry.
12/2007 – 02/2009
Web Designer
Icop
Developed websites on company’s custom CMS, along with static and flash banners for customer advertising campaigns.
03/2006 – 08/2006
Web Designer
Galaxy Net, Patras
My first job in Web design, working with static Html/CSS websites and graphics. I also did customer support.
EDUCATION
2003 – 2006
Tourism Management
Technological Educational Institute Of Patras
Attended for three years in the department of Tourism Management.
2003 – 2005
Computer Applications, Networks and Office Automation Technician
AKMI
Diploma of Vocational Education.
Design Skills
Photoshop CC
Illustrator CC
InDesign CC
Google Web Designer
Experience Design CC
InVision
Video Editing
Final Cut Pro X
Vyond
Coding Skills
HTML
CSS
CMS
Magento
WordPress
Joomla
Languages
Greek
English
German
Milestones
Amazing Projects
05/2018 – Present
Adventurous Blog
Co-founder
Travel blog that focuses on giving people the spark to travel.
 Visit here: adventurousblog.com
01/2013 – 03/2015
BURST Magazine
Founder
Monthly, digital publication that focused on pop culture, music and film. From concept to design and public relations, BURST had been a major part of my life and one of the projects I am really proud of. Visit here: issuu.com/burstmagazine
06/2011 – 04/2018
Afternoiz.com
Co-Founder
Worldwide music/film portal. Apart from co-founder, designer, and developer, I was also involved as one of the main photographers of the team.
portfolio
- All
- UI Design
- Apps/Mobile sites
- Animated videos
- Wordpress/Html/CSS
- Videography
- Infographics
- Magazine/Ads
- Logos
One-page funding website
This is a one-page funding website I did for the American College of Greece.
Vrisko Advertising mobile site
Advertising section of all the company products, mobile version. As mentioned again, the whole redesign was based on my concept and the pages you’ll see were 70% designed by me. The rest 30% was under my supervision. Visit advertising.vrisko.gr on a mobile phone too see the whole site.
Vrisko mobile site
Mobile site of vrisko.gr The three pages showcased here were the last that I redesigned. Almost the entire mobile site was designed by me, except from the side menus and a couple more pages. You can see it live by visiting vrisko.gr on a mobile phone.
Vrisko Advertising
Advertising section of all the company products. The whole redesign (web and mobile) was based on my concept and the pages you’ll see were 70% designed by me. The rest 30% was under my supervision.
Do it yourself (not)
Concept video about why you should let experts do their job and not try to do it yourself. Made with Vyond Platform.
A Friday Affair
A Friday Affair. I was asked to do something different for our Friday post on the company's Facebook page, and this is what came out. Enjoy :) Made with photoshop.
269 life documentary
On September 2015, I was asked to document a public branding performed by the 269 life Greece activist group. Here is how it went.
Antonis Hatzinikolaou
I had the privilege of filming five videos for classical guitarist Antonis Hatzinikolaou. Check out one of those tracks, Romántico, written by Astor Piazzolla.
AdWords infographic
An infographic I did on the way we work and handle customer requests on Google AdWords, at Vrisko HQ.
Results On Map Concept Page
I was asked to show search results on the map. The result can be seen here, and live on an example search by clicking the link below.
Soul To Take – Among The Wolves
Official video of Among The Wolves by Greek/German band Soul To Take. Filmed/directed and edited by me.
Pempti Kai 12
Official video of the title track of the Greek movie "Pempti kai 12" Filmed/directed and edited by me. Featuring Thanasis Tsaltampasis
contact
Let’s get to know each other
Reach Me
Based in Athens, Greece
Tel : +30 6979157815
r.aretakis [at] gmail.com
Freelance Available